In September 1885 Sri Ramakrishna had to move from Dakshineswar to Shyampukur, Calcutta, for his cancer treatment. About that same time Surendra obtained permission from the Master to perform the …
Hriday’s Downfall
Hriday became a personal attendant of Sri Ramakrishna in 1855, and he devoted much of his adult life to serving his uncle with affection and loyalty. As a young man he had his faults, such as …
Call to Go to West
While travelling in western and southern India, Vivekananda heard about the Parliament of Religions that was to be held in Chicago in 1893. A group of Indian rulers and influential people requested …
Think of God as Nearest and Dearest
While he was still living in Puri, Balaram had read about the life and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna in the Sulabh Samachar, a journal edited by Keshab Chandra Sen. He had also received a letter from …
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“My Son, Your Life is Different”
Once Advaitananda went to visit Holy Mother in Calcutta. Mother was happy to see the old swami, her devoted attendant. While eating prasad, Advaitananda inquired about Mother’s rheumatic pain. She …
Knowledge and Devotion Are Same
On 19 August 1883, Ramakrishna went to the veranda and saw Narendra talking to Hazra, who often indulged in dry philosophical discussions. Hazra would say that the world is unreal, like a dream: …